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Connecting the university with the communityJanuary 9, 2013It's easy to go beyond the classroom and into the community with the University of Northern Iowa's Lifelong University and Speakers Bureau. These programs have a great impact on individuals,...

A look back at 2012January 2, 2013The University of Northern Iowa marked an exciting and historical year in 2012. As the spring 2013 semester is right around the corner, UNI reflects on a memorable year. A few highlights include:...

Students educating students about UNIDecember 21, 2012College students typically have a long winter break. It's a time to travel, visit family and friends and relax before starting the spring semester. The University of Northern Iowa is no exception to...

UNI offers tips for Happy HolidaysDecember 17, 2012Finals week and fall commencement is over at the University of Northern Iowa, and with that, campus will be fairly quiet until students return on Jan. 14. During winter break, students, faculty and...

The future looks brightDecember 13, 2012It's an exciting time at UNI – nearly 800 students will graduate this semester. These students look forward to starting the next chapter in their lives. For most, that means finding a job.
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From the UNI-Dome to the Capitol DomeDecember 10, 2012There’s a big difference between the University of Northern Iowa and the Iowa State Capitol, but the education I received while at UNI has been instrumental in helping me fulfill my role in the...

Enabling innovation across the stateDecember 4, 2012UNI's Business and Community Services (BCS) had a standout year in 2012 despite national economic challenges, and succeeded at providing services to all 99 counties in the state of Iowa. BCS works...

Traditions run deep in UNI men's glee clubNovember 30, 2012The University of Northern Iowa Varsity Men's Glee Club, founded in 1960, is one of the oldest functioning student organizations on campus.
"We're fortunate to have such a rich history and supportive...

More than 2+2November 26, 2012The Center for Teaching & Learning Mathematics (CTLM) at UNI launched in 2007 to enhance mathematics instruction and learning for teachers, students and families. What began as a contract with...

Financial literacy aids students in collegeNovember 19, 2012In 2010, more than 85 percent of UNI students were receiving some sort of financial aid to pay for their education. With the costs of higher public education debated from the living room to the oval...

One professor's road trip through educationNovember 14, 2012Eighteen years later as an educator and leader, Nick Pace, an associate professor in educational leadership and postsecondary education, knows he's made the right decision. But his journey didn...

Sculpting future artistsNovember 8, 2012University of Northern Iowa art professor Tom Stancliffe's passion for sculpture started at a young age. "As a kid, I was always doing creative things like drawing pictures, and when I look back, a...

UNI political science professors share their expertiseNovember 5, 2012With the presidential election drawing near, and the campaigns finally coming to an end, University of Northern Iowa's political science professors have expertise to share. They have experience in a...

UNI color guard member marches to her own beatNovember 1, 2012Sylvia Townsend, a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa, can still remember the exact moment when she decided that she wanted to do color guard. She was in eighth grade, and a group from Des...